GOOD THINGS HAPPENING FAIRFIELD

LAW FIRM OPENS IN WESTPORT

T ie employment law offices of Mitchell & Shea ton PC recently opened In Westport's historic Colon al Green with a formal ribbon-cutting cramony led by Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe.

"We are very excited that Mitchell &Sieaiantound a home and expanded its practice to ire ude Westport. We welcome them and wisithem success in our community," Marpe said.

The firm, which concentrates on employment law and labor relations as well as litigation and trial practice, Is headquartered In Strattorc. t will occupy 2¿6 Post Road East on the second floor.

"We are delighted to join the Westport business community and look forward to serving o jr new community from our new beatior Γ sad Margaret Sheahan. a founding principal o: the firm. "As a small business ourse ves, we arexensitlve to the values, challenges and needs o: enterprises like ours."

Mitchell & Sheahan helps both employers and employees with Issues suci as severance: n mcompete, discrimination, sexual harassmei: compensation issues and FMLA.

Sheahan and co-founding principal, Robert Mitchell, have a combined 70 years oJ experience representing small and mediu ?-sce businesses, public entities and Individuals P'indpal Gary Phelan is also a ski led adviser and litigator with 25 years of experience ir employment law matters.

"Our expansion into Westport reflec s cur growing client base in this town and surround ng communities," said Mitchell. "Tne attorneys at our firm believe in personalizec attenton to each one of our clients.'The addron of our Westport office provides further convenience for our clients as well es added snące for our growing team."

GOLDSTEIN JOINS BIZMARK

B zMark, one of the nation's leading, independent B2B marketing and communications firms announced that Lisa Goldstein has oined chef rm as Vice President, Strategic Planning. Lise joirs a team of seasoned marketing protestor e s who provide revenue-generating strategy, creative and digital engagement for ?2? brand; worldwide.

In this newly created position Goldste r w II share her expertise designing effective go-to-market strategies across a broad rangeo: B2B clients, including Broacrldge, Wolters Kluwer, Pitney Bowes, Kitchen Brairs and others.

Across her 30-year career, Goldstein has held leadership positions in the financial services, insurance and health care arenas. Most recently, she served as executive group account drector at ThomasARTS. She previously se^ed as CEO of VGS Creative, an advertising agency she co-founded In 2001.

THE PAST IS JUST UNDERFOOT IN SOUTHPORT

Over the past morth, a'cheologlsts working In Southport have been discovering a-tracts related to the 1537 Battle of Pequot Swamp. Musket balls from the battle have been recovered from Westford and Oxford roads, ? ngs Highway West, Pequot Avem e and Southport Park.

In partnership w tn cne National Park Service, tne Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road, Faireld, Is leading a fascinating research project to discovere etai e of the Battle of Pequo: Swamp that occurred July 13-14,1637 In present day Soutnport The battle was the lasten gagement of the Pequot War between English settlers ard Netře Inhabitants, and nas che catalyst tor English settlement of Fairfield and Southport

This summer, tne archeologists will survey prooerties within a few hundred yares of the swamp bounde ry. Dozens of homeowners in the area have granted their permission for the archeolog sts tó conduct metal detector surveys of their property ard the museum encourages ether homeowners to join this project. "This Is a rare and exciting opportunity to learn ?κ?? about this fascinating battle and the founding of Faineld." noted Fairfield Museím Executive Director Michael Jehle. "We hope that other Sojthpert residents will joi n us 😮 help make this project a success."

The Fai'field Museum was awarded a multiyear National Park Service American Battlefield Frotectlcr dogram grant to identify the probable location of the Bartel o1 Pequot Swamp, cordicc ilstorical research and locate any archeological artifacts thee m ght remain from the tattle. The project Is part of the state-wide Battlefields of the Pequot War project that Is identifying and preserving s milar battlefields associated with the Pequot War (1636-1637) across Connecticut. The oroject is funded by the Nailonai Perk Services Amer caí Battlefield Protection Program.

The first phase ot 'he Fairfield project, completed h 2017, was to review all historical retorences to the Ba' t e of Pequot Swamp and identify the probable location of the oattle. Nsw, the Fairfield Museum is working with a team of professional archeologists to conduc: low-impact field analysis :f the Pequot Swamp battle s te to locate possible artifacts. Archeologists are using metal detectors to survey the area. If any objects are detected, they carefully dig a small ho e to retrieve the object and then replace any grass or dirt b fult; restore the site. For mom, visit falrfieldhlstory.org/library-collections/pequot.

CIULLA RECEIVES 'ETHICS IN ACTION* AWARD

The School for Ethical Education recently presented Its John Winthrop Wright "Ethics In Action" Award to Webster Bank President and CEO John R. Ciulla.

The award honors a leader who has authentically demonstrated ethical business or leadership practices.

"Mr. Wright desired to promote Internationally respected values, such as fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, justice, honesty, courtesy, citizenship and the principles of the Golden Rule," said SEE President and Director David B. Wangaard "John Ciulla Is a living example of these ethical concepts. We are honored to recognize him as a role model for leaders in banking and beyond."

Ciulla joins James C. Smith, chairman of Webster Financial Services, as two of only 12 people who have received this honor since its inception.

Founded In 1995, the School for Ethical Education teaches strategies to put ethics In action for positive student character formation.

TFI ENVISION RECEIVES WEB DESIGN AWARDS

Now in its 55th year, Graphic Design USA has long sponsored design competitions that spotlight areas of excellence for creative professionals. The American Web Design Awards has expanded Into a highly anticipated annual showcase of the power of design to enhance online communications, with a growing emphasis on web design, interactive design and UX design. This year saw a record number of entries at 1,500.

TFI Envision Inc. was selected as a winner with four entries In two different categories. Websites + Microsites Category:

* The Himmel Group website

* El Portal Foundation logo and website

* El Portal Para Tí logo and website Video/Animation/Motion Category:

* Building One Community logo Transformation animation video

Since 1975, TFI Envision of Norwalk has specialized in developing strategic design and marketing solutions for branding, packaging, promotion, digital and corporate communications; helping organizations achieve their marketing and communication goals with compelling, consistent messaging that Is on brand and on target.

TOWN ASSISTS BUSINESS VENTURE

The Fairfield Department of Community & Economic Development announced that its lates- micro-enterprise assistance grant was awarded to ComForCare Hone Care, at 1700 :ost Road at Heritage Square. The grant will enable ComForCa'e Home Care to buy r ;w equipment, train staff and cover other costs associated with :he business.

ComForCare Home Care provides personalized, nonmedical, in-hcme care to older adult and persons with disabilities so that they may continue to live independently.

" We're delighted to help and always excited to welcome new business to Fairfield," said lark Barnhart, director of the Department of Community & Economic Development. "Small businesses have long been the backbone of our economy, especially in the town of Fairfield, and the micro-enterprise program has been a very useful tool in our snail-business development strategy," he said.

ComForCare Owner Neil Anand said, Tm extremely grateful for the support that I have ecelved to date from the town of Fairfield. Starting a sma:l business in the home care f eld has been a longstanding interest of mine and I look forward to serving the Fairfield community and providing the best possible care for my fellow residents of Fairfield."

~ne Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is intended to provide entrepreneurs with training, technical assistance and startup capital In order to creare end sustain viable and productive small businesses in Fairfield. The program seeks to strengthen and enhance these small businesses, with the ultimate goal of increasing employment oppcrunities for low- and moderate-income persons. In order to be el gble, applicants must ne a recognized form of commercial enterprise that employs five or =ewer employees, -ave Its primary operations in Fairfield and be current on all tax obligations. Since the inception of the program, the town has assisted more than 45 small ousinesses.

For more Information, contact the Department of Community & Economic Development at 203-256-3120.

DMV TO OPEN AT CREDIT UNION

Gov. Dannel PE Malloy recently announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles will open its doors at Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union's Milford location at 977 Boston Post Road. The collaboration is part of the new DMV Express initiative to partner with local organizations to provide driver's license and Identification renewals.

The credit union was chosen as a partner by the DMV following the announcement in 2016 that the AAA Northeast motor club would stop renewing licenses at its offices in Fairfield and New Haven counties. The partnership allows for people to conveniently take advantage of either Nutmeg or DMV Express services.

Nutmeg's Milford location will be their second in New Haven County and will be the credit union's first location that features completely selfserve technology.

Eventually, the credit union envisions opening additional licensing centers in the area. Nutmeg is continuing to expand Its branches from central Connecticut into the southwestern and western reaches of the state.

WAVENY ADDS TWO DIRECTORS

Waveny LifeCare Network recently welcomed two directors into roles that oversee key divisions within the nonprofit organization's continuum of care.

Janice Kohn has been named director of resident services at The Inn, Waveny's independent living community. The Inn is a 37-apartment senior living community in New Canaan.

Most recently, Kohn served as community sales director at Atria of Stamford, and previously held several management positions, including direðor of programs for JCY-Westchester Community Partners, where a primary focus was Intergenerational programming.

"Promoting healthy aging has always been a focus of mine," sald Kohn. "I love to see seniors develop new interests while remaining engaged in things they have always enjoyed."

Elena Westhaver has been named director of services for Waveny at Home, a nonclinical home care division, which was founded In 2013 to meet the growing demand for in-home services. In her new role, Westhaver will manage client relations, daily operations and oversee Waveny at Home's growing private duty staff of professional home health aides, certified nursing assistants, live-in caregivers, companions and homemakers.

Westhaver brings a depth and breadth of experience to her new role, having previously served in various roles and management positions in skilled nursing, homecare and hospice, including Regional Hospice of Danbury, Brightstar and Visiting Angels.

"My service In senior care and hospice has shaped me into the person I am," said Westhaver. "Every day 1 refleð upon my experiences in helping the.families and seniors whom I've previously served. I look forward to working alongside our talented staff as we help many more seniors in the community, now and in the future, through Waveny at Home."

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